Description
This M38A1 has had a 10 yr complete restoration including engine, gearbox & axles. We have been lucky enough over the last 20 years to own a couple of M38A1's but there is no doubt that this has been done to the most unbelievable standard - it appears to be faultless. It is also NOT from the Netherlands. Quite a few M38A1's from Europe have rust issues - this one most certainly doesn't having originated in Canada. I would recommend going to see all others available before coming to see this one as this is probably the best one in UK if not in Europe outside a museum - though this would merit a museum place too. Another rare feature is that it has full all weather gear including doors. Any inspection / test drive is very welcome and I will consider sensible offers. M38A1 FAMILY
At the tail end of 1952, Canada changed production over to the newer model M38A1 Willys Jeep. Over the years, Canada purchased three models of these M38A1 Jeeps. There were all in 24-Volt, had rounded fenders, rounded hood, larger engine and were more spacious inside. These remained in service from 1952 with the last M38A1 CDN2 and CDN3 jeeps being exchanged for Iltis 1/ 4 Ton 4X4 vehicles in 1986. The last M38A1 CDN2 & CDN3 were put in museum collections, turned into monuments, or sold surplus, mainly in 1987. It is rumoured that the last batch that served in Cyprus were cut in half and thrown into the Mediterranean Sea. A couple of hundred CJ-7 and YJ Jeeps were also on issue in the 1980 – 1990s.
M38A1 CDN made in 1952-1953 by FORD MOTOR CO. OF CANADA LTD. in Windsor, Ontario, Canada - which is this one.
M38A1 CDN2 made in 1967-1968 by KAISER JEEP in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. 800 M38A1 CDN2 were purchased. aka ’67 Pattern Jeeps
M38A1 CDN3 made in 1970-1971 by JEEP CORPORATION , Toledo, Ohio, USA. aka 67 Pattern Jeeps
Canada acquired and/ or used some American Willys made M38A1, especially on United Nations’ peacekeeping missions such as UNEF (in the Sinai Desert) and UNFOCYP (in Cyprus). They may have acquired others in Korea. As was the usual practice, the first issues of each model went to the Regular Forces who had operational taskings, including increasing United Nations peacekeeping duties in Sinai, Cyprus etc. Then as newer models became available, the earlier examples were rotated over to the Militia (Reserve Army). The Royal Canadian Navy used a few as did the Royal Canadian Air Force. Various modifications and conversion kits were supplied over the years as these vehicles were very adaptable.
